The Zika virus was first isolated in 1947 in Zika Forest (Uganda), in a Rhesus monkey during a study of the transmission of wild yellow fever. It was first isolated in humans in 1952 (Uganda, Tanzania). In 1968 the virus ...

This algorithm is addressed to reference laboratories with established capacity (molecular/antigenic and serological) to detect dengue (DENV), chikungunya (CHIKV), and Zika (ZIKV) viruses. A BSL2 containment level is ...

Since 2014, indigenous circulation of Zika virus (ZIKV) has been detected in the Americas. In February 2014, the public health authorities of Chile confirmed the first case of indigenous transmission of Zika virus infection ...

Given the introduction of this new virus in the Americas and its potential association with microcephaly and other abnormalities, this document presents provisional considerations on Zika virus infection in pregnant women. ...

These preliminary recommendations were prepared by the PAHO/WHO team, with expert advice and based on currently available data and evidence. This document may be revised and updated in the light of new evidence that may ...

This document was developed by PAHO/WHO based on the antenatal care recommendations, together with the data and evidence currently available on the impact of the Zika virus on pregnant women. These considerations will be ...

This document provides guidelines for the design and implementation of actions for the surveillance of microcephaly and other associated conditions. These guidelines are for health care workers responsible for the ...

[Introduction]. This document outlines the strategy of the Pan American Health Organization, Regional Office of the World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) for the enhancement of technical cooperation to Member States in light ...

This document offers suggested risk communication actions in relation to Zika virus infection and other health issues linked to this disease. It is directed toward ministers of health and other health sector actors who, ...

From February 20141 to 17 January 2016, there are 18 countries and territories in the Americas that have confirmed autochthonous circulation of Zika virus (ZIKV) in 2015 and 2016: Brazil, Barbados, Colombia, Ecuador, El ...

During Epidemiological Week 6 of 2015, two new additional countries/territories have reported laboratory-confirmed autochthonous (local) transmission of Zika virus: Aruba and Bonaire, bringing the Regional total to 28 ...

Since last update (February 18, 2016), three additional countries/territories have reported their first autochthonous (locally-acquired) confirmed cases of ZIKV: Saint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands), Saint Vincent ...